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I just purchased the Surefire flashlight. I have to tell you that this little guy is amazing!! I originally bought it as a secondary but I'm thinking it is powerfull enough to use as a primary flashlight.
Does anybody else use Surefire? And how would you rate it? 'Imagination is more important than knowledge' (sometimes) Mario Kyriacou CHI CMI-NACHI Canadian Member of the Year 2007 www.360degreeshomeinspections.com Tel.# 416-722-6132 e-mail torontohomeinspector@yahoo.com Last edited by mkyriacou; 6/5/07 at 1:04 AM.. |
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Chuck Crooker I.M.M., Canadian Home Inspectorhttp://www.crookerhancox.com "Not just an inspection, an Education!!!"
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I believe they are,
Lithium Ion batteries...http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main/.../525/sesent/00 Steven Waskewicz Rest Assured Inspection Services, LLC. 12615 Halleluiah Trail Elbert, Colorado 80106 Office 719-510-7703 mobile all the time Fax 719-495-7166 Serving Colorado Springs, and surrounding areas. www.restassuredinspection.com s_waskewicz@msn.com NACHIiid=NACHI06032370 |
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Oops, I may have made a mistook...
those batteries don't look like they are rechargeable Steven Waskewicz Rest Assured Inspection Services, LLC. 12615 Halleluiah Trail Elbert, Colorado 80106 Office 719-510-7703 mobile all the time Fax 719-495-7166 Serving Colorado Springs, and surrounding areas. www.restassuredinspection.com s_waskewicz@msn.com NACHIiid=NACHI06032370 |
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What is $$? Richard W. Washington, owner RW Home Inspections, Inc. www.RWHOMEINSPECTIONS.com Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) Professional Inspector License #7238 Texas Professional Real Estate Inspectors Member (TPREIA)-Greater Houston Chapter InterNACHI member since 2004 Based in Katy, serving Houston and all surrounding communities |
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I bought the original model and it cost $75. 'Imagination is more important than knowledge' (sometimes) Mario Kyriacou CHI CMI-NACHI Canadian Member of the Year 2007 www.360degreeshomeinspections.com Tel.# 416-722-6132 e-mail torontohomeinspector@yahoo.com |
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You are correct, not rechargeable. </IMG> 'Imagination is more important than knowledge' (sometimes) Mario Kyriacou CHI CMI-NACHI Canadian Member of the Year 2007 www.360degreeshomeinspections.com Tel.# 416-722-6132 e-mail torontohomeinspector@yahoo.com |
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Mario, I use the Surefire 8NX and love it. It is rechargeable as well. I also carry the Ultrastinger but I don't pull it out of the pouch as much anymore.
Andrew MacDonald MacDonaldPropertyInspections.com InsightThermalDiagnostics.com ITC/FLIR Certified Building Science Thermographer ITC/FLIR Certified Level 1 Thermographer |
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I think I will stay with my MAGLITE. That way I can beat off the rats in the crawl spaces.
Larry Larry Ewens 1578 Colborne St Brantford On Nachi ID #05022485 Just my usual 12.5 cents ![]() http://acissbrant.blogspot.com/ |
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Mario,
I use one for my main light for around the home. The only draw back is the cost to operate. I still use my rechargable 2 mil spotlight in the attic and crawl as the primary light but the surefire is a great backup for that! If anyone knows of a rechargable battery for these lights i'm all ears. Dave |
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Thanks Michael, that can save a lot of money in a very short time. The 123A batteries last about three inspections and then they're shot, then buying a new set is almost $10 at Wally-world. But the compactness, BRIGHT light, and light weight make it a great light to use for general purpose use.
Dave |
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The Ni-Cad packs will not last as long as the Lith/ions but they should be good for at least 1000 cycles.
Ni-Cad also performs poorly in very cold temps so take it inside at night and buy an extra pack. The kit has a AC and DC charger. |
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Please Note:
cradan is a non-member guest and is in no way affiliated with InterNACHI or its members.
Surefire 8NX is a great light. BUT...the ultrastinger is still brighter and whiter. Not the best (or only) light for every application you'll need, but still the gold standard for max bright in relatively lightweight portables, and will NOT likely run-out during any single inspection. Rarely runs-out in a full day of two or three inspections. Probably about twice the weight of the Surefire (at 17 or so oz.), so it is too unwieldy for really tight spots. I think it's a bit more affordable than the Surefire, as well. (Maybe I can get a distributor gig with Streamlight?)
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I have something similar, I believe it is a Pelican. Has a Xenon bulb and uses two camera batteries, the short stubby 123a or somethings. It has replaced my much bigger maglites and stingers, for the most part. The light is white and very bright. Fits in my pocket easily.
I got it on sale at Fry's for $25. Normally it is $50. I have been watching for it to go on sale again to buy some backups. |
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